Why my new mac mini 2011 so hot?

Hi, im from Venezuela.
2 weeks ago acquired a new mac mini, but I noticed that when I have open Virtualbox processor overheats and the fan cooler notcooling, it is this? fails some pictures
Cold:
Hot:
My mac mini is damaged?

I'm seeing same problem - new mini mac dropping internet randomly during the day.
I bought the 1-year Mac program where I can go in for classes.  I'll schedule one to talk through this. 
I'll also do all the software upgrades.
Seems like a pretty general problem.  Maybe it'll get some attention.
My wife hates the mac as a result of these problem.
Most of the time we end up cycling power on the router downstairs, which is a 2-5 minute fix, that's a pain 3 times daily.

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